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Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services

London Borough of Enfield

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20 Feb 2026 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Enfield is involved in a procurement process for the extension of its existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) related to Passenger Transport Services. This procurement, categorised under the CPV code for 'Hire of passenger cars with driver' within the services industry, seeks to extend the DPS for a period of 34 months starting from 18th April 2026 to 23rd February 2029. Located in Enfield, UKI, this process follows a restricted procedure method and is at the tender stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23rd February 2029. The DPS encompasses various lots for transport services aimed at special needs adults and children, including taxis, wheelchair accessible vehicles, mini-buses, and coaches.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of providing specialised transport solutions for individuals with special needs. The diverse range of lots allows companies to bid for services that best align with their capabilities, like wheelchair-adapted mini-buses and taxis suitable for educational and social care transport. Businesses can join the DPS at any point if they meet selection criteria, facilitating growth through long-term engagements with the council. With an estimated extension value of £15,000,000, this procurement invites companies offering competitive and reliable transport services within the stipulated criteria to expand their operations and foster business growth through collaboration with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension of existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

This is further extension to the Council's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services. The services include home to school transport for children with special educational needs, home to college transport for young adults with special educational needs and similar requirements. The DPS is divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Education and Childrens Social Care Taxis (Private Hire or Hackney) up to 8 passengers with driver Lot 2 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles 8 Seats or less with Driver Lot 3 Mini-Bus with Driver up 16 passengers Lot 4 Coach with driver up to 24 passengers Lot 5 Wheelchair adapted - tail lift 16 seat mini bus with driver Lot 6 Ad Hoc Taxi Travel There may also be a requirement for the provision of vehicles only on a spot hire, short term and long lease basis. The authority is extending the validity of this existing DPS for a further 34 month period starting from 18th April 2026 until 23 February 2029 Please note that organisations can apply to join the Council's DPS at any time during its validity if they satisfy the selection criteria and none of the grounds for exclusion apply. If an organisation admitted to the DPS ceases to satisfy the Council's selection requirements it is likely to be excluded or suspended from taking part in any competition. If an admitted organisation fails one of the grounds for exclusion during the validity of the DPS the Council may be required to remove the supplier from the DPS. For previous information regarding this DPS, please refer to the original OJEU Contract Reference: 2016/S 235-428337 This Dynamic Purchase System has a total estimated value of PS60,000,000 excluding VAT (the estimated value of this extension is PS15,000,000 excluding VAT) covering the period from its establishment in 2017 to the end of the period of its validity. For the avoidance of doubt, those providers that are already on the existing DPS do not need to respond to this contract notice as they are already admitted.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Education and Childrens Social Care Taxis (Private Hire or Hackney) up to 8 passengers with driver

Lot 1 - Education and Children's Social Care Taxis (Private Hire or Hackney) up to 8 passengers with driver Provision of appropriate vehicle and driver to transport children from home to school and return within the local area.

Lot 2 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles 8 Seats or less with Driver

Lot 2 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles 8 Seats or less with Driver. Wheelchair accessible vehicles to carry wheelchairs in a forward facing position only.

Lot 3 Mini-Bus with Driver up 16 passengers

Lot 3 Mini-Bus with Driver up 16 passengers and potentially a passenger assistant

Lot 4 Coach with driver up to 24 passengers

Lot 4 Coach with driver up to 24 passengers and potentially a passenger assistant

Lot 5 Wheelchair adapted - tail lift 16 seat mini bus with driver and potentially a passenger assistant. Actual vehicle configuration and seating to be flexible

Lot 5 Wheelchair adapted - tail lift 16 seat mini bus with driver and potentially a passenger assistant. Actual vehicle configuration and seating to be flexible

Lot 6 Ad Hoc Taxi Travel

Lot 6 Ad Hoc Taxi Travel

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065939
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015668-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Enfield
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Postcode Area
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

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